# Gun violence
Reconsidering Gun Rights (Opinion)
The last straw to break the camel's back.(Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock) You can’t take guns away in the United States, but you can choose not to own one. This issue lies between people who choose to have guns and people who don't. There is nothing wrong with either side, so that is not where we need to be directing our attention.
Illinois Governor First in Midwest to Ban Untraceable Do It Yourself Ghost Guns Designed to Evade Gun Laws
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill making dangerous "do it yourself" untraceable guns, which are increasingly being recovered by police, illegal in Illinois. Ghost guns printed on a 3D printerMitch Barrie/flickr.
Chicago Police Shoots 13-year-old Passenger of Stolen Vehicle
An unarmed 13-year-old is in critical condition after being shot by a Chicago Police officer Wednesday night. According to the Chicago Suntimes, the teen was a passenger in a Grey Sedan wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park the day prior, law enforcement sources said. The victim, a boy, was injured at approximately 10:15 pm. Officers pulled over the car, and he fled from the vehicle running in the 800 block of North Cicero in the Austin neighborhood, according to a police statement.
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Second Bronx child killed by gun violence in less than 2 months
It is an unfortunate circumstance that many have become accustomed to when living in The Bronx. Shootings and deaths as a result of gun violence are simply something that residents, despite the countless activists trying to curb such violence, have become almost indifferent to.
21-year-old Woman Shot 11 Times in Auburn Gresham
As temperatures rise in Chicago, so are shootings, with the latest being a 21-year-old woman killed while confronting robbers at a residence in Auburn Gresham. According to FOX 32, the shooting happened in the 7500 block of South Wolcott Street. The woman approached the residence's garage while it was being robbed and attempted to confront the offenders, and one pulled out a weapon and fired several shots at the victim. She was hit in the chest, back, and arm and pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Killed in Gold Coast Hotel Shooting, 2 Women Shot in River North
An unknown man was shot to death inside a Gold Coast hotel Sunday morning, police said. According to WGN, officials said the victim was discovered unresponsive at approximately 5 a.m. at Sonesta E-S Suites in the 200 block of East Walton. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Philly Four: Study finds poor students receive less funding under current system
Philadelphia high school named top 10 in the country. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia was named the 10th best high school in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. The list is determined by ranking criteria like college readiness, reading and math proficiency, reading and math performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rates.
42 Shot, 8 Fatally in Chicago Weekend Shootings
Forty-two people were shot, eight fatally, in weekend shootings across Chicago. According to WGN, the latest shooting of the violent weekend happened in Edgewater. Two people were wounded during an altercation Sunday night. Police said three individuals were involved in the incident in the 6000 block of North Winthrop Avenue around 10:50 p.m. One person revealed a weapon and fired shots aiming toward the other individuals. Both victims, a 45-year-old man, and a 34-year-old man, were hit by the gunfire. The 45-year-old victim is in critical condition at St.Francis Hospital after being shot in the chest. The 34-year-old victim was hit in the right leg and taken to St. Francis Hospital in good condition.
Gun Violence: Leading Cause in Juvenile Mortality [Stats]
A child standing beside a rally opposing gun violence.(Natalie Chaney/UnSplash) According to data released Friday by the United States Centers for Disease Control, firearms were the leading cause of death in children and teens during the year 2020.
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Back of the Yards Shooting, Man Shot in Bronzeville Store
Chicago finally saw 80-degree weather, but the city also saw a violent spring day as four men were shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, and a man was shot inside a Bronzeville store on Saturday.
Man Critically Injured in Police Involved Shooting, 10 People Shot in 2 Days in Chicago
After being shot by police in the Pullman neighborhood Friday evening, a man is in critical condition. According to NBC Chicago, the incident happened near East 113th Street and South Langley Avenue. At around 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of a man with a gun. As they arrived, the suspect aimed his weapon at officers, and at least one officer shot the individual, authorities said.
Nine year old shot while sleeping in car in North Highlands
Crystal Sanchez (left) and members of the Sacramento Homeless Union.(Photo courtesy of Crystal Sanchez) A 9-year-old male was shot while he and his unhoused family were resting in their vehicle and it was struck by gunfire on Saturday according to Crystal Sanchez, President of the Sacramento Homeless Union.
Subway Attack in Brooklyn: Suspect Identified
Person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting: Frank R. James.(NYPD News/Twitter) At just before 8:30 am on Tuesday, the Manhattan-bound N-train approached the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and underwent an ordeal that no one should ever have to endure.
Sacramento Strong marches to Capitol in solidarity against gun violence
Tyler McClure at the Capitol after the Sacramento Strong march against gun violence on Sunday, April 10, 2022.(Photo by Robert J Hansen) A group of around 100 people, concerned citizens, elected officials, and community activists spoke about gun violence in Sacramento directly before marching from K and 7th Street to the west side steps of the Capitol building yesterday.
Pair accused of armed robbery spree in Fontana
:-Samantha Keck and Giovanni Ramirez-:San Bernardino County Sheriff -: San Bernardino Sheriff’s Fontana division have arrested two suspected of multiple armed robberies in the area. Investigators believe there may be more victims.
Tuesday in Portland: Benefit concert held to get gun control measures on November ballot and more
(John Moore/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Tuesday, April 5 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. Benefit concert to get gun control measures on November ballot held Monday night.
Downtown Sacramento's mass shooting that killed 6 people and injured 12 is an alarm to end gun violence
April 3, 2022 - Downtown Sacramento, CA woke up to the shocking and devastating news of multiple shootings that left K Street as the horrendous crime scene where six people (three men and three women) were killed and at least 12 injured.
Sacramento police chief holds press conference on downtown shooting that killed six and injured twelve
Chief Kathy Lester confirms multiple shooters and one stolen gun found. Chief Kathy Lester giving a press conference on a downtown shooting that killed six people and injured twelve on Sunday, April 3, 2022.(Photo by Robert J Hansen)